How to connect to MySQL 5.0. via C# .Net and the MySql Connector/Net

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  First, you need to install the mysql connector/net, it is located at: http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/1.0.html


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  Next create a new project


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  Next add reference to: MySql.Data


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  Next add "using MySql.Data.MySqlClient;"


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  Finally add the following code to your application:

private void button1_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
		{
			string MyConString = "SERVER=localhost;" +
				"DATABASE=mydatabase;" +
				"UID=testuser;" +
				"PASSWORD=testpassword;";
			MySqlConnection connection = new MySqlConnection(MyConString);
			MySqlCommand command = connection.CreateCommand();
			MySqlDataReader Reader;
			command.CommandText = "select * from mycustomers";
			connection.Open();
			Reader = command.ExecuteReader();
			while (Reader.Read())
			{
				string thisrow = "";
				for (int i= 0;i<Reader.FieldCount;i++)
						thisrow+=Reader.GetValue(i).ToString() + ",";
				listBox1.Items.Add(thisrow);
			}
			connection.Close();
		}